Happy birthday! Nick Valensi turns 45 today

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The iconic and legendary guitarist turns 45 on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
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Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi is celebrating his 45th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation.

Popular guitarist Nick Valensi has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 45th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Valensi, a cultural icon

Born Nicholas Valensi in New York on January 16, 1981, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Valensi's not just a great guitarist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Nick hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Nick Valensi as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 45.

Happy Birthday, Nick, you're the best!

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